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You don’t need X-Rays in a child with bronchiolitis, croup, asthma, or first time wheezing

PEMBlog

Many of the children you will evaluate during your shift are among the estimated 10 million United States (US) ED visits made by children with asthma, bronchiolitis, and croup, the most common pediatric respiratory conditions presenting to acute care settings.

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9 Symptoms of Leaky Gut & What To Do

AMMD

Leaky gut syndrome is a condition that can set you on the path to chronic illness. If your gut is healthy, chances are you are too. But when it’s not, it can lead to a wide range of issues—seasonal allergies, brain fog, skin problems, hormone imbalances, digestive troubles, and mood swings. These are just a few symptoms of leaky gut syndrome.

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You don’t need to order comprehensive viral panels for most patients

PEMBlog

The diagnosis of a virus illness is generally made clinically with a history and clinical exam and does not require confirmatory testing. Messaging for patients and families When children have a viral respiratory illness, it is usually pretty self evident based on their symptoms e.g. runny nose, cough, congestion. Pediatrics.

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Scope This! A Podcast on Gastroesophageal Reflux and Gastritis

PEMBlog

I’ll dive into the latest clinical practice guidelines and discuss evidence-based approaches to diagnosis and treatment. Children with respiratory conditions and chronic lung disease like asthma are more prone to GERD as well. Now, in the pediatric emergency department, the diagnosis of reflux is primarily clinical.

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Telemedicine vs. In-Person Care: Choosing the Best Option for Your Health

Edge Family Medicine

Safety – Reduces exposure to contagious illnesses. When to Choose Telemedicine Routine follow-ups for chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or asthma. Mild illnesses such as colds, rashes, or minor infections. But how do you decide which option is best for you? Let’s break it down. What Is Telemedicine?

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Finding the Right Clinic: A Guide to Quality Care

Plum Health

These services go beyond treating illnesses; they aim to keep you healthy in the first place. Non-life-threatening illnesses often demand quick relief options. Urgent care clinics are ideal for treating illnesses like the flu, strep throat, or severe colds. It's a common challenge many people face.

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Palliative Care in India: M.R. Rajagopal

GeriPal

Raj faced in pain management: access to opioids, corruption, a system that doesn’t see addressing suffering as a priority. Prognosis communication and the subtle ways we may communicate it without intention. Social pain and loneliness. Community-based palliative care networks . Raj’s reflections on the state of palliative care in the US. Transcript.

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